News briefs: AVETS breaks ground on new facility; recycling event scheduled

Allegheny Veterinary Emergency, Trauma, and Specialty broke ground on its new, 19,000-square-foot veterinary hospital Sept. 24. The building will be located at 2674 Monroeville Blvd., less than two miles from the existing site on Northern Pike.

Officials expect the new pet hospital to be operational by early summer 2021. It will be equipped with new medical equipment, four surgery suites, a dedicated critical care unit and double the amount of clinical space.

For more information, visit avets.com/new.

Recycling event set

Pennsylvania Resources

Council will bring its traveling glass recycling bin program to Boyce Park in Plum from Oct. 24 to 29.

The bin will be at the soccer fields off Pierson Run Road and Centerview Drive.

PRC has collected more than 58 tons of glass since launching its program in early June. Go to prc.org/glassrecycling or call 412-488-7490 for more information.

GOP event planned

A GOP Get Out the Vote gathering is set for 5:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at Northmoreland Park off Markle Road in Apollo.

Guest speakers include Congressman Glenn Thompson, State House Speaker Bryan Cutler, Allegheny County GOP chairman and county Councilman Sam DeMarco, Westmoreland County GOP Chairman Bill Bretz, state Auditor General candidate Tim DeFoor, state Treasurer candidate Stacy Garrity, a surrogate for state Attorney General candidate Heather Heidelbaugh, state Senate 45th District candidate Nicole Ziccarelli, 18th District congressional candidate Luke Negron and state House 25th District candidate John Ritter.

Admission is free. Call 724-787-8673 or email sdschlauch@gmail.com for more information.

Divorce workshop

Cheswick Divorce Solutions will provide a three-hour, virtual workshop from 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 16. The workshop is designed for women going through divorce, arming participants with knowledge and understanding needed to navigate the process. The cost is $15. Pre-registration is required. Call Donna Cheswick at 724-493-9695. Instructions for joining the webinar will be provided after registering.

Networking opportunity

The Women’s Business Network will hold various virtual meetings throughout October. New guests are welcome to join at no cost.

• Monroeville Chapter: 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 8 and 27. Call Susan at 724-261-7871 for more information.

• Allegheny Valley Chapter: 8 a.m. on Oct. 6 and 20. Call Susan Kinger at 412-782-4848 for more information.

• All Virtual Chapter: 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 7 and 21. Call Jennifer at 412-908-1663 for more information.

Voter registration information

Voters must register by Oct. 19 in order to participate in the 2020 general election, which is Nov. 3. According to the Allegheny County Elections Office, voters can register online, by mail or in person at the office, 542 Forbes Ave., sixth floor, in downtown Pittsburgh. Voters can also register or update their registration when obtaining a driver’s license or PennDOT ID card.

To find out if you are registered, call 412-350-4500 or visit votespa.com.